World News – Page 176
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Manta future still not clear
The previous announcement by Ecuador''s president Rafael Correa that the Chilean company Agunsa would be awarded a concession to operate the expanded port of Manta now seems to have been a little premature.
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New Brazilian Ports Minister resigns
Brazil''s Ports Minister, Helder Barbalho, has resigned from the government of President Dilma Rousseff, who is currently under threat of impeachment.
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EU considers further complaint against Spain's stevedoring model
Spain has yet to implement any changes to its stevedoring model, following a judgement by the EU''s Court of Justice some 16 months ago that this is not in line with existing directives.
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NewsEurope calls for container weighing clarity
With implementation of the new SOLAS convention just two months away, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called for clarity.
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Indian government brings private sector on board
The Indian government will table a new bill to facilitate a model agreement by way of public-private partnership in the port sector, according to local reports.
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Bollore’s West African port contracts investigated
The Bollore Group’s head office was searched by French officials as part of an investigation into the company’s port-operating contracts at two West African nations.
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Brazilian port industry suffering investment shortage
A combination of Brazil''s political and economic crises is beginning to leave its mark on the country''s ports industry.
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Ashdod South Port ahead of schedule
Israel Port Company has confirmed that it is five months ahead of schedule in construction for a new port adjacent to existing Ashdod Port.
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Major new strike called for Lisbon
Unions representing port workers in Lisbon have given notice of a planned new strike, which will take start at midnight on April 20 and continue until 0800 hrs on May 5.
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Hedland posts strong volumes
Despite a downturn in Chinese demand, Australia’s Port Hedland and Port of Dampier have posted year-on-year growth in throughput for the first quarter of the year.
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India and South Korea MoU on ports
India and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for co-operation and mutual assistance in the development of both country’s ports.
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NewsPort of Sète’s call for tender
The Port of Sète will launch a call for tenders for the concession of a new terminal in the South of France.
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NewsTCP investment plan approval
Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá (TCP) has signed a contract extension with the Secretaria de Portos (SEP), the Brazilian government body, which includes an investment plan of R$1.1 billion (US$310 million).
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NewsDP World and Georgia discuss economic cooperation
DP World Group chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with the Prime Minster of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, at the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai.
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NewsChina and Malaysia moot port alliance
China and Malaysia are apparently forming a ‘port alliance’ to fast-track trade between the two countries and reduce customs bottlenecks.
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NewsIndependent and proud
UK ports should trumpet their often-overlooked achievements. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsContainer terminal enhancement in Tacoma
International Transportation Service (ITS), joint venture between Ports America and “K” Line, reached an agreement in principle with Norwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to rebuild and reconfigure its container terminal in Tacoma.
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NewsPANYNJ launches major review of facilities
The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) is to undertake a major review of more than 3,000 acres of its cargo facilities in order improve operations and plan for future growth.
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CentrePort signals investment
This year, CentrePort Wellington will lodge a 34-year consent to deepen its draft from 11.3 metres to 14.5 metres in all tides as part of a NZ$75m investment over three years.
